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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19
FAIR TROUBLE.

In the report Of the meeting of the direc-
tors of the Arkansas Valley Fair Association
in Sundays ISSUE it seems that some Of the
directors understand it to mean that money
was divided up among stockholders amount
ing to fifteen per cent Of the cost of each
share. Each shall cost S. and from that in
reputation the amount would be small.
Messrs. Mitchell and Fonts yesterday stated
that SIS was allowed to each share.
Some Of the stockholders yesterday drew
their money, while others did not Some of
the parties accused of doing crooked work
drew their money while others did not
The central committee ef stockholders hold
a meeting today and it is claimed immediate
action will be commenced toward . legal
fight
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19
Pratt City. Pratt County, Kansas

Pratt City, Kansas, is situated in the ex-
act geographical center of Pratt county. one
of the best agricultural counties in the state,
on the Wichita q Western railway, s. miles
west of Wichita, or midway between the
latter city and Dodge City. 1t is also on the
now building Chicago, Kansas Sc Nebraska
railway great Rock Island route 20 Ell Paso)
which will be completed to Pratt in July,
ana will be the second freight and first pas
senger division from St Joseph, with round
houses, machine shops, etc, now positively
located Two other railroads are now being
projected. Pratt is one of the most beauti
fnl and natural locations for a city n Kan
sas. The Minnesota river runs along the
edge of the town. Good water from Is to 50
feet at the highest points. big ON is
now going on and you may want to get in
on the ground floor" Real estate is cheap
and investments made soon will double in
from Co to so days. For any information
about the city or county, or investments in
farms or city property. call on or address,
E. RKED MYER
1854" Real Estate Dealer, Pratt, Kan.
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ALittle More History.

WICHITA, Kan, April Is, 81.
While the writer of this was superintend-
ing the electric wiring of the Carey hotel in
this city it occurred to him that much time
and controversy could be avoided between
hotel proprietors and their guests il while
using the return call system something could
be added to it by which porter could call q
guest at any hour without annoyance to any
other guest, and at the same time record the
number of the room on the hotel office an
nunciator in presence Of the clerk, so that
no possible doubt could arise as to the porter
having completed his call list, the writ
or decided that push button placed in
the hall near or on the door facing of each
sleeping department and connected with bell
Inside by two short wires would accomplish
the desired results. After submitting this
plan to the company having the contract for
wiring the hotel, they after much investi-
cation, decided that the desired service
could not be performed without running an
additional main wire for this particular SER
vice. But after this extra main wire had
been placed in part of the hotel, the writer
still adhearing to his first opinion, took with
him Mr.. T. G. File acknowledged to be the
best workman in the employ Of the said
company to room 81, Gandolfo hotel, and by
actual test proved that no use whatever
could be made Of this main wire and
it was at once removed, and the wiring COM
pIeUeu, dS IL was begun. unuer lac SupeTS1s-
ion of the writer, and his own invention, as
stated above, placed in the hotel.
l have applied for patent on the above
system, and shall deem this sufficient notice
to all parties interested during tendency of
the same. l mildly mentioned a few days
since the main feature of the above item in
a business card headed Protect Your Home
from the Burglar" to which one Archer
Electric Light Co. took much umbrage,
and rushed madly into print in all our
dailies in defense Of an untenable position,
and of a business as strange to them as the
"Winning Wonder is to Vermont Yank.
The meeting to which they were SO cordi-
ally invited at Gaudolfo hotel was not graced
by their august presence, and when the
novice again holds open court under their
own vine and fig tree, as it were, they must
either come or serd a proxy" The little
sample" showing how to ''protect your home
from the burglar was there, and Is now on
exhibition at our genial fire chiefs office No.
lib n Main st. And in the employ Of Drs.
Skeel, johnson & Co is a gentleman Of Is
years experience, and any work they do in
electrical wiring will not only be guaranteed
but the payment for same will not be due
until after 80 days trial. Yours very truly,
DRs. SKEEL, JOHNSON & Co.
By G. D. HILL, Manager. 13l-lt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

160 acres 6ls miles west on Central ave.
house rooms, grainery for 5000 bu., sheds,
stables, good hog and cattle lots, pasture of
IS acres, Of 10 acres, all hog tight, new
wind pump with water pipes leading from
water tank to feed and cattle lots and pas
ture, - acres timothy pasture, IS acre small
fruit, apple and peach orchard, splendid
grove, best fenced farm in Kansas, 105 acres
$500: terms easy. This is a rare bargain.
Ford Bros. & Co., No. 4l2 E Douglas ave.
110S1f
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Assessment Notice.

Personal property statements have been
left at every house and place Of business in
the city and all persons have had ample time
to make their returns to the assessor or dep
uties. Many have not done SO to whom it
may prove expensive if they do not call at the
assessors office soon. los W. Douglas ave.
1JO-tf W. +. GREEN, Assessor.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

L. Blinkenstein, tailor, formerly at 1875, N.
Lawrence ave-, is now at lib, E. Williams
ST., where he will continue the business Of
practical tailor. Clothing cleaned, pressed
and repaired. Altering a speciality. Also
ladies' mantles and dresses cleaned and
pressed. Country orders by mail promptly
attended to. Satisfaction guaranteed.
131-36+ 113 E. Williams ST.
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MEETING OF GARFIELD POST.

The Garfield post will hold a meeting to-
night Some business Of special Importance
is expected to be presented and all are especi-
ally invited to be present
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19
PETITION FOR NEW COURT HOUSE.

Mr.. Farmer Doolittle yesterday circulated
a petition on Douglas avenue asking the
county commissioners to allow the people to
decide whether they will sell the present
court house for s75, 900 and build new one
on the public square. 1t was being signed
by nearly all to whom it was presented.
Farmer stated that nearly every one was
in favor Of allowing Mrs Munger something
for the public square. Many stated that it
made no difference whether she had any
legal right or not she ought to be allowed
for the ground. They were of
the opinion Of Mr. Henry Schwsiter who said
that she gave the ground expecting her
to be enhanced by public buildings
but instead a sinking Jail which tended to
depreciato values
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Albert I. H. Miller, business manager and
j. G. Pringel, stage manager of Louie Lord
dramatic company, are in the city. Mr..
Miller il to be with US about two weeks, then
to Chicago, joining his company again.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Faulkner Pierce, formerly Of Martinsburg,
w. Va, but recently of Arizona, where he
has large cattle interests, is stopping a few
days in the metropolis. This is his firss visit
and he speaks well of our bright city.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19
l.. CHARLES MILLER. Eec'y.

The Womans' Relief Corps, No. 40, will
hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday,
April 49, at 2:S0 p m, at G. A. r. hall.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

The frescoing in the lower room Of the
Fechheimer building has been completed. 1t
was done by Mr. A. L. Schnack, and is re-
ceiving compliments from all who see it. 1t
is different from anything in the city.
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Wanted

Buyers for the following:
lots in Maple Grove add, 81, 200.
lots in Maple Grove add, 81 400.
lots in Maple Grove add, Sl,SO0.
lots in lrtield add, $1,000.
lots in Mccormick add, secs.
lots in Mccormick add, half cash, 81 600
lots in Eng. West side add, half cash.
Sl25 each.
10 lots in Stewards sub of Stewards add at
figures and terms that will sell them. Office
Of Porter &Duttop. 140 n Main. 13l-6r~
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Wichita Wheelmen will meet this
evening at seven thirty at the Office Of the
Lombard Manufacturing Co. The L. A. W.
applications will be completed and uniforms
decided upon.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19
Investors.

rs lots all east fronts, two blocks from
street cars and two blocks from and facing
Judson University for sale cheap IN body.
13l-3t MUNsON & MCNAMARA.
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Big Bargains on Easy Terms.

Lot on n. Market near Oak .e250O
Two lots s. Main, north Of Lincoln. .. $3.50
Six lots on Maple, cor. Wildwood. ...... 1900
Six lots on Wabash, E. Fronts, each. 325
The best lot in Merriman Park. Head
quarters for Ohio ad iition. Also for lots in
Eichholtz addition between the Motor Line
and the City Park.
ONO REAL ESTATE Co.
1870 Z. Douglas corner of Market st.
12S-tf
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DEFERRED.

| The Forest City Park association will not
meet this evening as anticipated owing to the
fact that the Board Of Trade meeting. 1t
will meet tomorrow night.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

The ice cream social which was to have
been held this evening at the South Law
renee avenue Christian church has been
postponed on account Of the cold weather
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

To any and all real estate agents, that my
property, cor of Gilbert & Lulu ave, is this
day Withdrawn from the market Fred
Bother.
Wichita, April IS, 1887 131-1t+
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have beautiful quarter section Of land
lying close to and east Of the city, on the St.
Louis & San Francisco railroad, which I
will sell on easy terms and at reasonable
price. This is a fine tract for sub-dividing,
one mile west Of Manchester station.
d-I3l-l0t e. p. LORD.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19
CHECK FOkGER.

A forger yesterday drew a check for $50
and signed Mr.. n. A. Eiglishs name to it.
1t was presented to the Citizens bank but not
maid
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Terry, the architect, has completed plans
for residence for DR.. Jordan, which will be
built on North Market street. 1t will havea
front of thirty-six feet and forty feet deep,
two stories high and containing ten rooms.
It will cost near s., 900
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Lots A, a., 81 and s., block No. 5, Ohio
add, are this day Withdrawn from the mar
ket Real estate agents take notice
131-3t+ J. w. BROWN.
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nnnsf EnrOaf.

That we have the biggest bargain in Rich's
add. The same being 4 corners on 18th st,
10 lots, all for bed rock price and best terms.
WALKER & Fielder,
1&1-tf 1873 N Main
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

A snap for few days only, u feet on Mar
ket street, about one block south of Lincoln
street, for 81. 800 spot cash. Inqirs of A Wi
ley, Masonic building near postotiice.
d-1S1-Ct
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

s. s. Floyd s Co, OF Chicago, will open
an office in the Clement building with Mr.
Henry Ameiung as manager. The office
will receive a full report of the Chicago mar
ket every 10 minutes. They intend fixing
their room up in fine shape.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

10 lots on Fannie ave half blk south OF
Kellogg st, at bargain fer . few days.
Also other property AZ bargains. Talmadge
& Roberts, Ill w Douglas ave- lS1-5t*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Robson, OF this city,
in company with their granddaughter, Miss
Caddie Hilbert, will leave Thursday morning
over the Fl. Scott road for the East to visit
friends and relatives. They expect to be
gone about two months.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Choice seed potatoes, aoc per bushel, at
Steinhanser-N erkle Supply Co. 1Iu
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

J. c. Tenent ana "a force OF men have ar
rived in the city to so TO work upon the oil
we'll The force comprises James Briody.
foreman; J. J. Mcbride, J. Cousedine. J. c.,
Hurley, driIlmen; W. c. Eahin and John
Rook, rig builders. The party is f.om the
coal and oil fields around Bradford and
Pittsburg, Pa
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For sale,

$40 acres miles west, miles north, 1873
acres in cultivation, a fine bearing apple and
peach orchard and other small fruits, house
4 rooms, wells, good wind pumps, corn
cribs, grainery, sheds. stables, feed lots, etc.
Price 900. Good terms given. Ford
Bros. Il Co., No. 4l3 E Douglas ave. 12S4t
Choice seed potatoes, 90c per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. 127-tf
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Tike'S Addition.

Choice seed potatoes, &c per bushel, a,
SJeinhauser-M erkle Supply Co. I27-E
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Plans for $4,000 residence for Mrs. Fitz-
gerald hove been completed 10y Architect
Terry 1t Will be located on South Law
renee avenue 1t viii be a swo-Story frame
with front OF forty-six feet, and seventy
six feet deep
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Choice seed potatoes, 20c per bushel, at
Steinhauser- Merkle Supply Co. 12.-E
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NOfl~.

List your property with Mays, Lillard &
Mercer, 40, n Main. room IL. 1872
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

A lady about forming seect classes in
English branches for children, csn accom-
MEDIATE q limited number Of pupils IN pri-
vate house; also viii teach class for misses
in Hi-tory and English Literature For
particulars address, Teacher po-;-ottice
box 9U9 I51-;f
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Mrs. E. T. Old, of Brooklyn, n. Y, daugh-
ter of Commodore Wooimau, who has been
here during his severe illness left this morn
ing by A, T. & s. F. Ry for home, the
Commodore's convalescence seems to Justify
hpr
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Wanted On our books ~ TO 50 acres within
miles of Douglas ana Main. Mays, Liilard
& Mercer, 2o9 y Main. 13le-
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Special Bargain.

Special Bargain.
81 It on Topeka ave, blk south of Lincoln,
| house of rooms, s., 500; one-half cash, bal
| ance one year al per cent. Inquire OF A
Wiley, Masonic building, east of 2. Q.
Also 50 # In same block. good 4-room
house, new barn and buggy shed for s., 600;
one third cash, balance and months at 5
per cent. lSl-2t*
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A Bargain,

Choice seed potatoes, 9Oc per bushel, at
Steinhauser Merkle Supply Co. 127-tt
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Ladies.

Two experienced sales ladies' wanted at
once MUNsoN l. MCNAMARA.
1910
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Private Instructions,

Choice seed potatoes. 2ec per bushel, a;
Stslnhauser Asrkie Supply Co. l21-tf
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First come, first choice. Terms easy. For
sale BY TUCKER & JACKSON.
q l24-H IAN Sai, II
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Hon. Geo. Il. English, of Kansas City, il

Hon. Geo. 81. English, Of Kansas City, il
in the city on business and to visit his broth.
er, N. A. Mr.. English yesterday told . re-
porter of this paper that the boom in Wichi-
| ia is beyond his comprehension. He says
the prosperity of this city is on a solid basis.
Why, said he, the building boom here is sim
ply marvellous, and there deeS not seem to be
any let up to it, either.
Mr.. LATE Merritt, editor of the Cash City
Cashier, and who is postmaster of that
bright and promising western town, was in
the city yesterday. Mr.. Merritt was the
EAGLES regular correspondent for long
time at Fl Sill and Darlington, Indian Ter
ritory, and he is just such man as will
prove valuable to any community ia which
he may reside. Mr.. Merritt says that they
have had abundant rains in Clark county,
and that everything il very encouraging in
the west.
Mrs. Lillian Brown Norris, the dramatic
and musical artist, in company with some
lady friends, honored the EAGLE sanctum
with a pleasant call last evening. Mrs. n.
deplores the interstate railway law. She
says she don't know what is going to become
Of the unfortunate members Of the various
dramatic and opera troupes of the country.
Upon the other hand what are the people to
do for refined and elevating amusement!
Just think of falling back on ameteur
troupes.
Mr., Isaac C.. Riggin, of Mt Sterling, Mad
ison county. Ohio, but formerly Of Colum
bus, O., ex-superintendent Of the state insane
asylum, gentleman IS years Of age, having
recently made a tour of the leading cities of
the west, concluded to give Wichita call
surd bubble was about to burst" having
read some Of the scathing articles in the
jealous papers of the dead eastern towns.
lie had also read few copies Of the EAGLE.
He concludes that the Peerless Princess of
the Plains has been badly lied about and
praises loud enough. The old gentleman was
simply astounded at the appearance and de-
velopment of our city, and says he has found
a country good enough in which to spend the
balance of his days. He is at present visit
ing his relative, Col. John e. Maddux. One
thing in particular of which Mr. Riggen re-
marked was the immense trade and elegance
Of the different stocks Of merchandise to be
found here. From all accounts he expected
10 find that all our merchants had "quit 10
Ultimate traffic and entered the whirlpool of
real estate excitement" He will probably
make some heavy investments before leav-
ng, which will be evidence of his confidence
n the stability Of our boom.
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Bargains.

lot on Wichita st
lots en- Park Place ave.
lots I.ogsus add.
lots y Main.
Houses-north, south and east.
lots in H. e. Lees reserve and cheap
property in every part OF The city iaS,z
MAYS, Iillard & Mercer, Real estate
brokers, 2Ua, y Main, room -. lSl-l+
Wanted On our hoo,,s y to 50 acres within
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Observation-Disclosures

| am coming to see you soon. l
want you to cut and slash and close
out balance of stock by the time
reach Wichita. We do not want
the goods, they must be sold Give
our customers a regular benefit
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

1884. Real Estate Dealer, Pratt, Kan.
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-11-19
Interesting Facts Concerning th
Manufacture or Tobacco.

Very few users OF the weed realize
the magnitude of the tobacco business.
The follow figures will. we think, sur
prise as well as interest many Of our
readers:
InlSS6. according TO tho report Of
the u. 5. Internal Revenue De-
partment there were 966 Tobacco fac
tories in the United States. These 966
factories manufactured 19l, 500, $40
lbs. of Chewing and Smoking Tobac-
cos and Snuffs, on each pound Of
which a tax OF cents was paid To the
u. ;. Government. or this total the
house of II. Lorillard Il Co. alone
manufactured the enormous quantity
of 27,892.280 lbs, about Ia tons, or
one-seyenth OF what IL took 966 fac
tories 10 make.
This tobacco was sold by 503,414
dealers, every one of whom, with
scarcely an exception, sold more or
less Of Lorillard's Plug Tobacco. which
is the acknowledged standard OF this
class.
The Lorillards began manufacturing
tobacco as long ago as 1850 and have
for many years owned and operated
the largest factory ia the sD0rid In
the last II years they have helped sup
port the United States Government TO
the extent OF over $44, 100000 paid
into the United States Treasury In
Internal Revenue taxes. is IL 10 be
wondered at that there Is so large a
surplus In the treasury The weekly
payroll of Lorillard's factory amounts
To $20,000--a small fortune.
These figures go to prove how much
of necessity TO mankind tobacco has
become and how the real merit of the
goods has made Lorillard's Tobaccos
the favored above all others and Gil
max. "the old reliable" especially.
('sTobacco"-New York;
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-11-19

IN less than three houra Is near a.
I could judge, Kingsley WAS blonted
corpse moro revolving evon In death
than In lite.
He had taken my trousers Is bic
share OF my clothing. In the pockets
] found my watch. trinkets and money.
OF the latter my colored friend had the
largest share. Twas very sorry could
do nothing for the snake
threw the d cad body over the
mules back aud carried Il milo o.
moro from the hut so as to prevent the
people from getting into trouble.
left the terrible looking object In .
thickct aud the woman promised me
that '.her man" should bury II after he
came home that night Then fur ned
the mule loose. mounted my horse and
rode back 20 the post. where astonish-
cd ali who saw me. and gave as little
explanation of my adventure as | could.
That night 1 spent with Colonel G.
and his family. but was not In my
best uniform or my usual spirits. TIC
the old gentleman in confidence / told
my adventure.
/ often dream that time over. and am
not ashamed TO wake and find that my
life does not depend on a strange de-
livcranco rs before. IL. b. Wilson.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-11-19

Says New Haven letter: One OF
the most cherished OF Yale's time
honored customs Is the "senior bow"
TO the president In chapel. 1mmedi-
ately after finishing his prayer the
president goes out by the way of the
center aisle, on either side Of which
are the seniors standing In fours In
their pows, ana as he passes along they
make their bows. This part OF the
exercise is Of peculiar interest to the
visitors In the galleries, who are, for
the most part. of the fair sex; and II Is
only just TO say that the visitors are
Of peculiar interest 10 the students.
This morning there were two young
ladies In the rear gallery who were so
attractive TO a young senior that, In
his admiration for their beauty, he al
lowed President Dwight TO pass by
him without bowling, not noticing his
mistake until seeing his classmates
going down all around him. as ripe
grain bowed by Kolus. The visitors
and some OF the seniors noticed it, and
the students indulged In q merry rip
pie Of laughter just audible TO the oc-
cupats of the galleries.